1977 Buick Regal vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 817 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 850 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
